After Increasing Fuel Pump Price, NNPC Announces New Project for Nigerians - Legit.ng

Nov 02, 2024

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Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCl) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, NNPC Foundation, has announced a new project offering free cancer screenings nationwide.

The project titled “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” will also include health education, workshops, and consultations to raise awareness about early symptoms, preventive health practices, and the importance of regular screenings.

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In a statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications officer of NNPC Ltd, the company plans to work with local health authorities and healthcare experts.

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The campaign will bring screening services to approximately 3,000 individuals across the six geo-political zones, with centres in Kaduna, Rivers, Ondo, Benue, Imo, and Gombe,

It will focus on breast, cervical, and prostate cancers, aiming to provide critical early detection services for at-risk populations.

NNPC Foundation managing director Emmanuella Arukwe in the statement said:

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) had raised the petrol price again.

This is the third time the national oil firm had increased petrol prices in the last 60 days.

The development came as Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, said that petrol was idle at his refinery without patronage.

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: [email protected].